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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 11:26 AM
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Car: 92 Z28 Z03
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 G80
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if your car smokes at start up can a heavier oil prevent this? like 20-50?

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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 12:14 PM
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no but new valve seals will, or try synthetic oil, they tend to soften up seals so it may fix it, but make another seal leak.

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